Queja formal: Actitud imparcial y cortesía e insubordinación

OF
CITY
AUSTIN
OFFICE OF
NOTICE OF FORMAL
POLICE OVERSIGHT
COMPLAINT
ICMS 2021-0266
April 30, 2021
Complaint:
complainant, submitted an online complaint to the Office of
Police Oversight alleging the following:
"I called for a mental health officer as my granddaughter who has been diagnosed with
several mental illnesses had again gotten out of hand. Two young officers arrived first, one
named
and the other officer's name escapes me. I told them both that I am a
and then described the events that had occurred. As I was restraining my
Granddaughter I was slightly scratched on my inner right arm. There were red marks and
it did hurt when this occurred. The officers went upstairs and talked to
Shortly they
came and told me that State Law required them to arrest
as this is a Family Violence
matter. I said that is not the case and was told well that is what our supervisor said. I then
asked to see the supervisor.
arrived and stated the same thing, state law
requires an arrest in this situation. I challenged him on this point and he then asked me how
long I have been out of
I said about 10 years.
then said in front of my wife and
his rookies, well you need to brush up on the law cause it has changed." I found this rude
and disrespectful As I persisted he then backed off and said APD Policy required an arrest.
I said that APD has been to this location for the same situation and
was subjected to
a POED and not charged.
then said he would have to look into that as that should
have not happened. My Wife then asked to see the policy and
showed it to her. It
said an arrest could be avoided if a MHO agreed the subject met criteria to be subjected to
a POED. I learned this and again said where is the MHO? The MHO arrived and from the
moment he entered the residence it seemed as his mind had been made up for him. I
explained that
suffers from DID and Borderline Personality Disorder within the
different personalities. He went up and spoke with
for a few minutes and came back
down and told me she did not meet criteria for POED> She simply acted on impulse.
Uncontrolled impulsive behavior is a symptom of BPD and DID. This night it drove her to
start a physical altercation with a man TWICE her size and with LE use of force training.
Can you say DANGER TO HERSELF AND/OR OTHERS????? It seemed to me
mind was made up before he arrived and he cared little for anything I had to say.
He showed me a section of CCP (5.04(a)) that says "And make Lawful Arrests." at the end
of a paragraph saying that was the state law requiring the arrest of
the Family
Violence Act did not disable officer discretion in misdemeanor offences. If APD policy
requires an arrest here then I can only say this policy need be re-evaluated. On four other
occasions we have called APD for assistance with
and on each of those instances I
shared with responding officers the information I shared this night. On all other instances,
one other that included
assaulting me, she was subjected to a POED. The officers who
responded those times were professional, courteous and respectful of my own experience
and training. In fact
and his partner were the same on this night.
was
the one that had an issue with my questioning the actions taken. I found him dismissive
and discourteous and persistent in attempting to justify an position he could not. What kind
of leadership is this? Furthermore
and his partner agreed with me that an arrest in
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Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request.
OF
OFFICE OF
NOTICE OF FORMAL
POLICE OVERSIGHT
COMPLAINT
this situation was not the best outcome for
.
To add insult to injury, once
was
arrested, the officers all left the scene without providing me the case number of the incident.
I had to call 311 and work through that mess to get the case number. I was the victim in
this and was not given the information required by CCP 5.04(c)."
This notice of formal complaint is a request for Internal Affairs to initiate an investigation in
order to determine if the employee conduct is within compliance of APD policy, Civil Service
Rules, and Municipal Civil Service Rules.
Recommended Administrative Policies to Review (to include but not limited to):
301.2 IMPARTIAL ATTITUDE AND COURTESY
Employees shall provide equal and fair protection of all rights under local, state, and federal law
for all members of the community. Law enforcement will be conducted in an impartial and
equitable manner.
In an effort to create an organizational culture that is inclusive and nondiscriminatory, employees
shall act professionally, treat all persons fairly and equally, and strive to interact with the
community in a positive manner. Employees will perform all duties objectively and without
regard to personal feelings, animosities, friendships, financial status, occupation or employment
status, sex, disability status, housing status, mental health or ability, citizenship, language,
national origin, creed, color, race, religion, age, political beliefs, sexual orientation, gender
identity, gender expression, ethnicity, or social or ethnic background. Employees will endeavor
to understand and respect cultural, national, racial, religious, physical, mental, and other
differences.
110.4.4 INSUBORDINATION
Employees will not be insubordinate. The willful disobedience of, or deliberate refusal to obey
any lawful order of a supervisor is insubordination. Defying the authority of any supervisor by
obvious disrespect, arrogant or disrespectful conduct, ridicule, or challenge to orders issued is
considered insubordination whether done in or out of the supervisor's presence.
Recommended Classification: The OPO is permitted to make a preliminary recommendation
on the classification of administrative cases.
The OPO recommends that this allegation receive a B classification.
The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American Disabilities Act.
Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request.